Various hanging shelves hung in the living room are a type of furniture that is very often needed in this room.
Books, various decorations, porcelain and crystal dishes are often placed here.
With the help of such shelves it is possible to completely change the external interior of the living room.
What types of shelves are there?
Popular design varieties.
Open
They allow you to significantly relieve the tension, which is very important in a small room. Another undeniable advantage of wall-mounted open models is that they clearly demonstrate their contents and provide easy access to objects.
Closed
It is considered a fairly profitable solution. Such shelves do not create clutter in the room and thus allow you to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the room. Closed structures can have transparent and corrugated glass facades or be equipped with sliding, swing or lifting doors.
The photo shows an asymmetrical shelf on a closed wall in the design of a modern living room.
Built-in
They complement and fit into the design of the room as harmoniously as possible. They provide an excellent opportunity to rationally use “dead zones” in the form of joints, openings or niches.
The photo shows the interior of the hall with shelves on the wall built into niches.
Mounted
Hanging shelves on the wall will become an original interior decoration and are especially suitable for lovers of creative ideas. Structures of different sizes and shapes are suspended using chains, cables, belts, ropes and other materials.
The photo shows hanging shelves on ropes in the children's interior.
Transformable shelves
This transformable furniture composition, thanks to its modular design, allows you to vary the elements in any order, as well as remove or add additional parts depending on what items will be stored on the wall shelves.
Hanging shelves in the living room
A large assortment of different shelves creates certain difficulties at the time of purchasing a product.
The market is oversaturated with various and excellent types of products that will perfectly harmonize with any decor in the room. Various color shades, unusual appearance, very comfortable, these are the characteristics of modern hanging shelves.
The purpose of these products is to store various things and objects, but still the main function of the shelves is to improve the interior of the room.
These products are different:
- Made by the owners of the apartment themselves.
- Made to order.
- Standard, sold in furniture stores.
However, these are not all types of these products. Custom-made shelves come in a large number of varieties and types.
Forms
A shelf on the wall can have a wide variety of shapes, sizes and configurations. Designs can be horizontal, vertical, curved, inclined, and also form fancy lines or even abstract patterns.
Design of corner shelves in the interior
Corner shelves on the wall can rehabilitate an impractical and empty corner space. Models are mounted on two adjacent walls of an internal or external corner.
The photo shows an interior with white corner shelves above the workplace.
The unusual design of wall-mounted corner structures mainly depends on the choice of material and accessories, although such shelves themselves already look quite original and interesting.
Square shelves in the interior
Walls complemented with standard square or classic rectangular shelves give the room a stylish look. Wall structures in the form of cubes are very often made by hand.
The photo shows shelves on the wall in the shape of cubes and rectangles in the living room.
Honeycomb Shelves
Models in the shape of hexagons not only organize storage space, but also attract attention, forming a bright geometric pattern on the wall. Due to their characteristic configuration, wall shelves can be hung separately or made up into a beautiful composition of multi-colored or different-sized honeycombs.
The photo shows a children's room with hexagonal-shaped shelves on the wall.
Round shelves
They become an interesting interior addition. Round or oval wall products visualize the decor in an unusual way, giving it a unique frame.
The photo shows a round shelf on the wall, decorated with a mirror.
Zigzag shelves
Due to their non-format appearance, such models undoubtedly attract attention and fit harmoniously into futuristic interiors. Zigzag shelves add a non-standard character to the decor and create a unique atmosphere in the room.
The photo shows the interior of a kitchen-living room with a wall decorated with wooden zigzag shelves.
DIY making
Despite the wide selection of furniture, some people still cannot find a product that meets their needs. In this case, you should try to make one for the room yourself. All you need for this is to purchase the required materials and reserve time.
Prepare all materials and reserve time
Planning and preparation are some of the most important steps in creating a product. Before you begin, you need to decide on the shape, appearance, color and design of the product. It is important that the resulting copy fits harmoniously into the overall design of the room.
Design to suit the overall style of the room
It is recommended to draw a rough sketch in advance, this will help in the work.
Shelf sketch
If you plan to build one for the kitchen, then you must follow the following rules:
- Rectangular is the most simplified option. Those who are doing this business for the first time should try to build the product first.
Simplified version
- The size of the structure is determined by the objects that are planned to be placed on it in the future.
- Small shelves for arranging spices and bottles will look great above the work surface near the bar counter or above the table.
Spice shelf
- If you plan to build a structure that will serve as an addition to the kitchen set, then it is important not to overdo it with the dimensions. Compact products are preferable. A large one can only spoil the interior as a whole.
- It is appropriate to place open walls over the entire area above the top of the kitchen unit.
Open shelves in the kitchen
- Fasteners must be selected in such a way that they are in harmony with both the decoration of the room and the material.
Following these simple rules will help you build a beautiful and functional product that will please the eye and last a long time.
For comfort in your home
It is not difficult to build with your own hands. To do this, you only need to decide in advance what the size and design of the structure will be.
Combination of different shelf designs
Shelves in the interior are a universal and irreplaceable design tool that can give the room originality and unusualness. This element fits perfectly into any interior - from classic to super-futuristic style. Unlike cabinets, such designs come in all shapes, sometimes even the most fantastic.
It is enough to turn on your creative imagination and realize your wildest decisions. Thanks to shelves, a room can be significantly transformed and become more interesting. It will definitely surprise guests and will delight the owners for a long time.
Materials
Even for such simple products there is a wide choice of materials.
- Tree. A classic option that fits perfectly into any design. Wooden shelves are considered versatile and durable. They can withstand heavy loads, so they are suitable for books, dishes and other heavy utensils.
- Chipboard/chipboard. Moisture-resistant material is often used in the manufacture of bathroom shelves. Structures made of chipboard or chipboard can be finished with plastic, veneer or film of any shade.
- Metal. It has high characteristics, is a high-quality, durable, strong and reliable material. Metal models blend harmoniously into an interior in a minimalist or hi-tech style.
- Glass. Hanging products can be made of plain, tempered, colored or embossed glass. They look stylish, fashionable, do not weigh down the walls and fill the atmosphere with airiness.
- Plastic. Shelves made of inexpensive, pliable plastic have a simple and luxurious appearance at the same time and easily imitate various natural materials.
The photo shows laconic shelves on the wall made of black metal.
Not only the strength qualities of the product, but also its configuration, character and style decision depend on the choice of material.
Materials for making shelves for living room decor
When you come to the store, pay attention to the material from which the wall shelves are made. How durable the model will be will depend on it. It is also worth studying the mounting methods and how this or that shelf will fit into the style of your living room.
Wall-mounted and volumetric shelf made of wood for living room decoration
There are several materials that are used to make wall shelves:
- Natural wood . These models are reliable and durable. You can safely place figurines that are dear to you or large stacks of books on them. When properly secured, they can support up to 10 kg of weight.
- Glass . Such products look weightless and almost invisible. The shelves are quite fragile and delicate. They are not designed to hold objects. The models themselves are the decoration of the room.
- Plastic . This material is the cheapest. There is practically no use for making wall shelves that can be hung in the living room.
- Drywall . Shelves are made from this material and used to decorate niches. Drywall is used for homemade products.
- Metal . Not all styles suit metal shelves. If the choice fell on such models, then let them be with a forged pattern. In this case, they will become a real decoration of the room.
- Chipboard, MDF, LMD F. These are the most common materials for the manufacture of modern wall shelves. The products are durable, reliable, cheap, and also have a rich color palette.
How to place it on the wall?
Shelves can be placed anywhere on the wall. However, several nuances are still taken into account. The place where these products will be attached must be thought out in advance. Shelves should be hung so that they do not interfere with movement in space. In some cases, safer models with smoothed or oblique corners are chosen.
An excellent solution is to place full-wall shelves above a desk or computer desk. This way you can achieve systematization of things and keep them as convenient as possible at hand. In addition, due to such a spectacular design technique, the decor will look stylish and acquire a creative spirit.
The photo shows gray shelves located on the wall above the desktop.
Shelves can be added to any free wall, corner in a room or space near a window, or hung above a bed, sofa, chest of drawers or dining table. Wall shelves in combination with low cabinets in the design of the area around the TV will look harmonious. It should be borne in mind that models distinguished by an unusual shape and color should have a calmer and more restrained environment in the form of wall decoration and decorative elements.
A hanging shelf with indoor plants will fit perfectly into the space between the windows. This design will be an excellent alternative to flowerpots or flowers in pots placed on the windowsill.
The photo shows a living room design with a closed shelf above the sofa.
Chipboard, MDF, LMDF, LDSP
The advantage of wood-based panels is their affordable cost. Due to the decorative coating they have high aesthetic qualities. These materials are quite durable, so they can be used for fastening large and heavy objects. For example, you can make stylish shelves for a TV in the living room from wood panels.
Materials can have a glossy or matte surface, as well as almost any color. Suitable for any interior style.
How do they look in different interior styles?
Original design options for different style solutions.
Photo of wall shelves in loft style
For the urban direction, they prefer the most simple and primitively processed wall structures. Metal rods, rusty iron pipes, various taps, bolts and screws can be used in the manufacture of products. Also in the loft style, bright yellow, red, orange and other shelves in contrasting colors would be appropriate.
The photo shows a loft-style living room with a brick wall decorated with a long black shelf.
Shelves in a classic interior
Miniature shelves with metal consoles, straight or corner wood products will harmoniously fit into the classic design. Forged models decorated with lace elements and openwork curls will also match the surrounding design.
The photo shows multi-level shelves on the wall in a classic style interior.
Examples of shelves in a Scandinavian interior
There are products made from natural materials here. Most often, wooden shelves are chosen, which are decorated with candles, pots with green plants, small paintings or photographs of northern animals, which favorably emphasize the stylistic direction.
The photo shows a Scandinavian-style bedroom with wooden shelves on the semicircular wall.
Shelves in Provence style
For decoration, wooden shelves coated with white paint or vintage designs with an aging effect are selected. Careless execution will give the atmosphere a special charm. Models can be decorated using forging, carving, patina, decoupage or curtains with floral patterns.
The photo shows a shelf on the wall made of aged wood in Provencal style.
Modular shelves in the living room
Shelves with glass look great in the living room; these hanging products are used to store various items.
The glass on the shelves can be tinted, transparent or frosted, and the glass blends perfectly with the interior of the room.
Open shelves harmonize perfectly with a coffee table and fill spaces near window openings well.
At the same time, with the help of this type of furniture you can perfectly save space.
When selecting these items for the living room, you must not forget about the style of decoration of the room.
In the classic type of room decoration, it is best to use beautiful wood products, with magnificent decor, various carved decorations and forged elements, gilded or bronze.
In a country-style room, coarse products are most often used, and they can be specially aged.
If the room is decorated in high-tech style, it is necessary to place shelves made of glass or metal. Very often these products stand out for their unusual appearance.
In rooms decorated in ethnic style, shelves decorated with leather are often used, while rare wood species are often used in the design of furniture.
Photos of shelves in the interior
Photo examples of the use of products in room design.
Wall shelves in the living room interior
In the living room, the most common place to place shelves is the wall surface behind the sofa or armchairs. An empty area can be supplemented with compact or narrow structures and filled with elegant souvenirs, small paintings or family photographs.
The photo shows a room with diagonal shelves on the wall located in the TV area.
Products placed in a chaotic, checkerboard pattern or shelves with a contrasting design in relation to the wall decoration will look original.
The use of triangular models that can be swapped will make it easy to change the look of the guest room.
Kitchen ideas
Recommendations for choosing shelves
Since a wide range of shelves of various purposes and sizes is offered, before purchasing a specific model, decide on the following points:
- Immediately answer yourself the question, for what purpose are you purchasing the structure? What will be stored in it: souvenirs or household items? Light or heavy? Bulk or compact? Knowing the answers to these questions, it will be easier for you to choose the design and material from which it should be made.
- Shelving and hanging structures immediately attract attention, so it makes sense to make them decorative accent elements. Then the ideal location for the structure would be a plain wall, and the shelves should be of a contrasting shade.
- If you choose a shelf solely as a “helper” in placing various items, buy the simplest design with a minimum set of decorative elements (or make it yourself).
- Think about the shelves in advance and take careful measurements so that there are no surprises with the placement of the model later.
- When purchasing a shelf in a store, take the time to carefully inspect it. The surfaces must be free of scuffs and the fittings must be tightly attached.
Shelves play one of the key roles in the living room interior, so you shouldn’t buy the first model you come across. Take the time to find the one that will be most convenient for you and will make your living room unique in its own way.
Features of accommodation
A modern living room should be spacious. The entire area should be as open as possible. Therefore, the room is not filled with unnecessary pieces of furniture.
But still, some items should be in the living room or simply pleasing to the eye for everyone to see.
For these purposes, hanging shelves in the living room are usually used. They do not clutter up the room, but at the same time give exclusivity to the overall background.
A great idea that will certainly give the room coziness is to distribute several small open shelves above the sofa. They should have nice family photos on them.
This decision will be a win-win, because family photos that bring positivity and joy fill the room with light.
To prevent the shelves from appearing massive, the length of one should not exceed 1 meter and the width - 15 cm. And, if it seems that the shelf still overloads the space, you just need to paint it in light colors.
By the way, closed shelves are much more practical than open ones in cleaning, too.
